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If both parties are Maryland residents, the Plaintiff (person seeking
support) may file for child support or alimony in the county where the
Defendant (intended payor of support) resides, carries on business, is
employed or habitually engages in business.
In addition, in a divorce action, the Plaintiff may file for support in
the county where the Plaintiff resides or, in a custody action, the
Plaintiff may file for support in the county where either parent or
child resides.
If the Defendant is not a Maryland resident, the Plaintiff can seek
support in Maryland if:
1) The Defendant is personally served with suit papers;
2) The Plaintiff resides in Maryland when suit is filed; and
3) Maryland was either the matrimonial domicile of the parties
immediately before their separation or the obligation to pay support
arose under the laws of Maryland or under an Agreement executed by one
of the parties in Maryland.
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